kyokolachenmann

Hi, I am new here and I am a Bikram Yoga teacher. I have read all the threads here and I feel like I need to contribute something in regards to the way some people teach.

First of all: all teachers out there teach Bikram yoga not to bully anyone, but because we love the yoga series and we want to pass the wonderful benefits of the yoga on. Everybody has a different story, history and has fallen in love with the yoga for different reasons. They can be physical, mental, emotional – whatever reason for which we have chosen to become teachers: we want to improve peoples lives.

Some of the teachers, including myself, love the yoga so much because it has brought discipline to their lives. Discipline in my life has helped me to control my bad habits, addictions and weaknesses. In the past, I found myself often letting myself be easily distracted in my practice. Only thank to strict teachers, who told me the importance of staying in the room, keeping my mind focused, I have developed a mental strength, that has not only shown in my practice, but also in the outside world.

I have learnt to see the yoga room and my practice just like my life. As soon as it gets uncomfortable I want to run out. Of the room. Of my life. But staying makes you deal with it. And solve it.

I agree completely, that Bikramyoga is not for everybody (I wish it was, I wish I could share the wonderful effects of this yoga with everyone), and that strict teachers might seem selfish and crazy. But please be aware, that all of us come from a place of love. and if we try to encourage you to stay in the room, think twice if you have to leave or not, we dont want to bully. we want you to become aware, get stronger and if you still have to leave: NOONE will judge you for that.

I could talk so much more about this topic, but my main point is: we teachers are humans. we are trying the best to make the yoga practice as good, challenging, rewarding, benefitting for you as possible. If there is someone who you dont agree in teaching styles with, write them an email, maybe a note. Or maybe just be a yogi, and let it go and noone steal your peace-because our intentions are only the best.

Much luv to everybody out there-I love this community. namaste!!!!